1. the action of making small holes or punctures with a pin or similar sharp object
2. minor irritating or harassing actions
Usage: figurative

1. present participle of pinprick; making small holes with a pin
2. present participle of pinprick; causing minor irritation or harassment
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She was pinpricking the fabric to create a decorative pattern.
• The constant pinpricking of the balloon finally made it pop.
• His pinpricking comments during the meeting were annoying everyone.
• The pinpricking sensation in her arm lasted for several minutes.
• Stop pinpricking me with those sarcastic remarks.
• The pinpricking of the map helped mark all the locations they visited.